PTE WORD B Group 1 Flashcards
bark
sound made by a dog
barometer
instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere
barren
desolate, fruitless and unproductive, lacking
barricade
hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle
barter
trade goods or services without the exchange of money
batch
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
bathe
wash by immersion, as in a bath
batter
beat with successive blows; beat repeatedly and with violence
bead
small piece of material, such as glass, plastic or wood that is pierced for stringing
beautician
one skilled in giving cosmetic treatments
beforehand
in state of anticipation, in advance, by way of preparation
berth
space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place, place to sleep or stay
beset
attack from all sides; trouble persistently
bewilder
lead into perplexity or confusion; perplex with mazes
bilaterial
two-sided; mutual
bitumen
mineral pitch, black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame
blaze
brilliant burst of fire
bleak
cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorite
bloc
a group of nations, parties, or persons united for common action
blot
spot or stain, as of ink on paper, blur, weak point or failing point
